Exclusive: Golden Girls! Women Athletes Win 8 Golds, Power India’s Commonwealth Games Glory

Exclusive: Golden Girls! Women Athletes Win 8 Golds, Power India’s Commonwealth Games Glory

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  • Updated Aug 5, 2026 1:27 PM IST

India’s women athletes emerged as the biggest stars of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clinching an incredible 8 of India’s 13 gold medals. From weightlifting and para athletics to judo and boxing, champions like Mirabai Chanu, Sharmila Dhankar, Asmita Dey, Preeti Pawar and Jasmine Lamboriya delivered unforgettable performances on the global stage. Their victories played a crucial role in boosting India’s medal tally and highlighted the rising dominance of Indian women in international sports. In this exclusive interaction, India Today Group’s Pooja Shali speaks with some of these gold-winning champions about their journey, determination, and historic achievements.

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